Business ESG team helps to underpin growth at commercial building consultancy The formation of an in-house sustainability team at Jones Hargreaves, a leading commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy, has contributed to a 74% revenue uplift for the first six months of this year when compared to the same period in 2022. The national consultancy firm, which has offices in Leeds, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire's Bed Kingdom makes the Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses list Bed Kingdom, a leading British bed and furniture retailer specialising in children's beds, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Businesses in the UK. Ranked in the 51st position, the honour highlights Bed Kingdom's exceptional growth and success in By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Gordons hired by Sheffield based housebuilder for residential conveyancing Sheffield-based housebuilder Honey has appointed law firm Gordons to handle the residential conveyancing on its first development, a 50-home scheme. Work has already started on site and the first residents are expected to move into their new homes next March. A team from Gordons led by partner and head of By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink A Peculier Rebel - Theakston and Tiny Rebel come together to celebrate cask ale T & R Theakston and Tiny Rebel, two of Britain’s most famous breweries have joined forces for a brewing event designed to highlight the craft, beauty and taste of fresh cask beer and further grow consumer interest in the category. As part of the collaboration brewers from Tiny Rebel By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire businesses feel the impact of inflation as levels of distress rise in June Yorkshire and the Humber, along with many other parts of the UK, saw a worsening economic picture in June as businesses struggle in the face of falling consumer spending resulting in the region seeing levels of insolvency-related activity increasing by over 20% compared with May 2023. According to the latest By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Keoghs continues expansion with the opening of a new office in Leeds Keoghs, a Davies business, has announced the opening of a new office in Leeds as it continues expansion plans in Yorkshire, the Humber and surrounding areas. The Keoghs office will be the second investment Davies has made in Leeds, as it continues to expand across the UK. Situated in the By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Private client team expansion for Leeds law firm Leeds-based law firm Ward Hadaway has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jaconelli to its private client team. Suzanne joins as a specialist solicitor, providing legal support and guidance in complex and high-value estate and succession planning matters. Her areas of expertise include wills, trusts, inheritance tax, powers of attorney, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fenton Packaging Solutions invests in the future Following the recent announcement of its Management Buy Out (MBO), Leeds-based Fenton Packaging Solutions is continuing to expand and is investing in the future. In May, ownership of the business passed from former managing director Bob Clarke to: managing partner of sales development Chris Warren; managing partner of supply chain By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Yonda appoints Zeal to support growth plans Yonda, a leading performance wet suit brand, has teamed up with Zeal to support its growth plans. The Leeds-based digital marketing agency will drive sales through an integrated digital marketing campaign, including website development, social media, email marketing, SEO, and PPC. Yonda manufactures premium quality wetsuits and tri suits. The By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New head of innovation for Leeds-based strategic change firm Leeds-based change enablement specialist — CDS — has recruited a new head of innovation, as clients’ appetite to deliver better services and experiences, while reducing operating costs, continues to grow. Dom Baker joins the firm with a creative career spanning design, customer experience, and production roles, including 15 years specifically in innovation-focused By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University receives positive Ofsted report Leeds Trinity University’s Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision has been awarded a ‘good’ Ofsted rating after a recent inspection. The inspection, held in May 2023, highlighted the high quality of training on offer at the University, with trainees well prepared to teach their chosen subject and phase. Leeds Trinity By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Leeds law firm appoints business development director A leading law firm based in Leeds has made a key strategic appointment with the creation of a new role to help drive further growth. Alistair McDonald has been promoted to the position of business development director at Ward Hadaway, following a competitive recruitment process. The appointment marks a key By The Editor • 2 min read
